LOCAL · IL · 1989-2011
Richard M. Daley
Mayor of Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
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Son of original Mayor Daley; 22-year tenure
Background
Richard Michael Daley (b. 1942) was Mayor of Chicago 1989-2011 — 22 years, exceeding his father's tenure. Cook County DA 1981-89 before the mayoralty. Privatized parking meters in a 75-year lease (2008) widely criticized as undervalued. Oversaw Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid (lost to Rio). Tore down Meigs Field airport overnight in March 2003 to convert to parkland ("Daley's last airport raid"). Brother of Bill Daley (Clinton Commerce Sec, Obama WH Chief).
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Brandon Johnson (2023-present)
- Lori Lightfoot (2019-2023)
- Rahm Emanuel (2011-2019)
- Richard M. Daley (1989-2011)
- Eugene Sawyer (1987-1989)
- Harold Washington (1983-1987)
- Jane Byrne (1979-1983)
- Michael Bilandic (1976-1979)
- Richard J. Daley (1955-1976)
- Martin H. Kennelly (1947-1955)